kuibua
koo-ee-BOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuibuakoo-ee-BOO-ah
Frenchsoulever, susciter ; faire émerger
Meaning
To bring something to the surface or to public notice, such as a question, a feeling or a new talent.
Good to know
Common pairings: kuibua maswali, to raise questions; kuibua hisia, to stir up feelings; kuibua vipaji, to discover talents. Kuibuka is to emerge.
Examples
- Uamuzi huo umeibua maswali mengi.That decision has raised many questions.
- Kocha huyu anajulikana kwa kuibua vipaji vya vijana.This coach is known for discovering young talent.
- Picha zile ziliibua kumbukumbu za utotoni.Those photos stirred up childhood memories.
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